What is a Contract Engine?
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The operating conditions of cars in our country are far from tolerable for all types of equipment. Sometimes even the most reliable engines break down, not digesting the bad fuel poured at the first oncoming gas station. The climate is also not too fond of power units. Constant operation in difficult climatic conditions has a fatal effect on the life of the main vehicle systems. After all this, the car owner is often forced to look for a contract engine for his iron assistant. What does the concept of a contract power unit mean and how to perceive the opportunity to buy such a new thing for your car?
The concept of a contract engine for Toyota cars
Whatever brand of car we are talking about, the contract power unit is an engine brought from another country, presumably Japan. This node will not be new, but the mileage usually does not reach 50 thousand kilometers. Therefore, the purchase of such an engine has several advantages:
- in Europe and Japan, high quality fuel, which equates this run to 10 thousand in Russia;
- road surfaces contribute to the careful operation of the engine;
- strict penalties for breaking the rules force foreigners to drive in established regimes;
- maintenance and service of cars is much better than at our official stations.
All these arguments suggest that a Toyota contract engine is the best option when changing a power unit.
It is also worth considering that such an engine will cost much less than a major overhaul or restoration of the old one.
Replacement of "disposable engines"
Some series of engines from the eminent Japanese concern had thin-walled cylinder blocks, which excludes the possibility of their repair. These are almost all representatives of the so-called third wave of Toyota units, which began to be produced from 1996-1998. After the release of the resource of these units, there are only a few solutions to the problem:
- change the cylinder block and the main parts of the engine;
- buy a new one from an official seller of cars and spare parts;
- buy a new car;
- purchase a Toyota contract engine and save time and money.
The first three options for solving the problem are suitable for those who do not count money too much. As you can see, the best solution to the problem with Japanese-made power units is to search for a contract engine.
Problems when buying a contract unit
It is recommended to change the engine to a similar one. If the performance properties of your car include the use of a 7A-FE engine, then you should order it. So you can avoid additional costs, because equipping a car with another unit, more powerful, for example, will require the replacement of many other systems and mechanisms.
You should also be careful when buying a contract motor from Japan if the marking of your unit ends in FSE. These engines, which are operated in Japan, may not be suitable for our climate and our fuel. If you have no other purchase options, you need to consult a professional, because even an FSE type motor can be found suitable. In other cases, a unit from Japan that is suitable for your car and Russian conditions will be the best choice.
When buying a contract power unit, it is worth cooperating not just with the carrier that will deliver the unit you have chosen, but with a specialized company. Such a company will help you choose an engine with optimal parameters, without damage and breakdowns.
Also, such a company must provide you with a package of clean documents for the unit, with which you can easily and quickly register an updated car with the police.
Diesel contract unit
With diesel engines manufactured by Toyota, there are an order of magnitude fewer problems than with gasoline ones. You can bring them both from Europe and from Japan, because such units were assembled on the same line at the factory for the whole world.
But still, you should be careful when ordering an engine. An insufficient quality check of the unit on site can cause permanent problems in the operation of the engine in Russia. Troubleshooting diesel engines is quite difficult and expensive to fix, so be careful in purchasing it.
A contract diesel engine cannot be ordered independently without verification. Among the thousands of offers for the sale of such units in another country, you will have to choose the best, and only an experienced minder can do this.
How much does a contract unit for Toyota cost?
If you decide to buy a contract motor, then you will obviously be interested in its cost. It is impossible to say exactly how much this or that type of unit will cost. It all depends on the mileage, condition, type of box under which the engine was operated. The average prices can still be given:
- the popular 3S-FE or 3S-FSE gasoline unit can be purchased for 30-35 thousand rubles;
- 4VZ-FE 1996 release can be found cheaper - from 25 thousand rubles;
- an engine of the ZZ family, for example, 1ZZ-FE, will cost more - from 45 thousand;
- 7A-FE mid-90s can be found for 20 thousand rubles.
As you can see, the prices for contract power units are quite affordable, so this option for solving engine problems is the most suitable for many owners of Japanese cars.
Results and conclusions
Buying an engine from another country and returning the parameters of a new vehicle to your car is the best solution to many problems. In many situations, a better solution cannot be found.
But when buying a contract engine, you need to be careful. It is better to use the services of professionals and not buy the unit at random.
